VTFSC Will Be Challenging Unconstitutional Laws

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Bernard After careful consideration, the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs has decided that we have no other recourse than to file a constitutional challenge against the 72-hour Waiting Period law that will become effective on July 1st, 2023.  In that same lawsuit, we will also be challenging the existing Large Capacity Magazine ban, with this lawsuit being filed in Vermont's Federal District Court, thereby by-passing State Courts.  From Vermont Federal District Court we have a direct path onward to the Second Circuit Court if necessary, and a straight path beyond them to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). A "conservative" estimate for the expected cost of this suit is $300,000 and it will likely run much more than that. Despite that fact:  The VTFSC has committed $25,000 to kick this fight off, and we have formally executed a retainer agreement for the legal services to make these challenges a reality. Every Vermonter who cares about our Constitution; every Vermonter who owns a firearm; as well as any Vermonter who may wish to purchase a needed firearm in a timely manner all have skin in this case; and some of our reasoning for taking this action can be seen here. While H.230 (now Act 45) will affect firearm purchases with a 3-day Waiting Period as of July 1, 2023, it will not have any effect on gun shows until July 1, 2024:  A date which will be the death of gun shows in Vermont.  THAT outcome WILL negatively affect Fish & Game Clubs that raise money through these shows; it will negatively impact the economies of the towns that host them; and it will negatively impact Vermonters generally as these shows are both educational and social events for many. $300K is A LOT of money.  Point blank however:  How much are your rights worth?  Isn't it past time to teach some people what "infringement" really means, and that our rights are not subject to their whims? Today, I am writing a check to the VTFSC DEFENSE FUND in the amount of $1,000.00 to help kick-start this off, and like all of you:  I have many places where that money could go, but I am asking you to join us in this fight for our rights.  If you would like to donate online – you can do so by clicking the PayPal link below, or you can click this link, and then click the PayPal Donate Now button.  If you would like to donate by mail, then make your check payable to VTFSC DEFENSE FUND, and send to: VTFSC Defense Fund c/o Marcia Marble 14 Stafford Ave, Morrisville VT 05661 As one of my directors said in the meeting when the VTFSC made our decision:  "If not us:  Who?  If not now:  When?" Please donate whatever you can, and then please share this plea with your like-minded friends. Thank you for reading; thank you for your continued support of the VTFSC and our member clubs; and please consider a donation to help us help you defend our rights. Yours in Freedom & Liberty, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Public Hearings on Trapping BMP and Coyote Hounding

Please attend tonight or attend virtually tomorrow

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Bernard Vermont F&W is holding Public Hearings on proposed trapping and coyote hunting regulation changes tonight and tomorrow night; a hearing in Rutland was conducted last night. This is an excellent opportunity to see and participate in the rule making process, and at the same time support our fellow sportspeople. There is one more in-person hearing this evening in Montpelier, and another all-virtual hearing Thursday: Wednesday, June 21, 6:30-8:30 pm. Montpelier High School, 5 High School Drive, Montpelier VT | map Thursday, June 22, 6:30-8:30. ONLINE ONLY Click the link you find on this VT F&W Dept page. The rules changes that were approved by the Fish and Wildlife Board on April 5th are available here. The current list of proposed amendments to these rules suggested by the VT F&W Department can be found here.  In regards to Vermont adopting Best Management Practices (BMPs) for trapping:  The Vermont Trappers Association (VTA) took the lead in suggesting that Vermont adopt these practices - making Vermont the first state in the nation to do so for the benefit and promotion of animal welfare. Changes proposed by the VTA on the Trapping regulations can be found here. In regards to coyote hunting with dogs:  This is an activity that up to now has been completely unregulated which clearly needs an attempt at regulation prior to it being banned outright. Changes proposed by the VTC on Coyote Hounding on the proposed regulations can be found here. There is room for the consideration and discussion on further tweaks to what was proposed by the F&W Board, just as there is room for consideration and discussion of tweaking what the F&W has suggested for changes.  An important voice in this discussion however is YOU. If you cannot attend the in-person meeting this evening, please consider attending the virtual one, and please consider providing written comment by sending your thoughts to: ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov  The deadline for comments is June 30th.  Make sure to provide your name and town of residence, and be polite. Thank you for reading; thank you for your continued support of the VTFSC and our member clubs; and please consider a donation to help us help you defend our rights. Best Regards, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Trapping BMP and Coyote Hounding Public Hearings

Your Attendance is Needed!

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Bernard Vermont F&W will be holding Public Hearings on proposed trapping and coyote hunting regulation changes this next week. Attendance is critical, so please plan on making a meeting if you can, and bring your friends. The dates and locations are as follows: Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 pm. Rutland Middle School 67 Library Avenue, Rutland VT | map Wednesday, June 21, 6:30-8:30 pm. Montpelier High School, 5 High School Drive, Montpelier VT | map Thursday, June 22, 6:30-8:30. ONLINE ONLY Click the link you find on this VT F&W Dept page. The rules changes that were approved by the Fish and Wildlife Board on April 5th are available here. The current list of proposed amendments to these rules suggested by the VT F&W Department can be found here.  In regards to Vermont adopting Best Management Practices (BMPs) for trapping:  The Vermont Trappers Association (VTA) took the lead in suggesting that Vermont adopt these practices - making Vermont the first state in the nation to do so for the benefit and promotion of animal welfare. Changes proposed by the VTA on the Trapping regulations can be found here. In regards to coyote hunting with dogs:  This is an activity that up to now has been completely unregulated which clearly needs an attempt at regulation prior to it being banned outright. Changes proposed by the VTC on Coyote Hounding can be found here. There is room for the consideration and discussion on further tweaks to what was proposed by the F&W Board, just as there is room for consideration and discussion of tweaking what the F&W has suggested for changes.  An important voice in this discussion however is YOU. If you cannot attend either in-person meeting or the virtual one, please consider providing written comment by sending your thoughts to: ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov  The deadline for comments is June 30th  and your input is invaluable.  Make sure to provide your name and town of residence, and be polite. Thank you for reading; thank you for your continued support of the VTFSC and our member clubs; and please consider a donation to help us help you defend our rights. Best Regards, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Governor Allows H230 to Become Law

Governor Opted to NOT Veto H230

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Bernard At 4PM today, Governor Phil Scott announced that he will let H.230 become law without his signature and without attempting a veto. While the Governor tacitly supported the Negligent Storage provision as well as the expansion of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, his Press Release indicated that he saw the Waiting Period section as "problematic". He then went further and indicated he had "significant concerns about the provision's constitutionality" and then referred to the Oath of Office that both he and all legislators take to "not do any act or thing injurious to the constitution." To say that we are in disbelief would be an understatement as everyone knows that this will be challenged, if not here in Vermont in Federal District Court (and then on to the 2nd Circuit), then it will happen with cases already pending before the 7th and 9th Circuit Courts. We are however confident that the Constitutionality of a Waiting Period, just like the Constitutionality of magazine bans and modern sporting rifle bans, will end up in the trash bin of unconstitutional laws. Thank you for reading; thank you for your continued support of the VTFSC and our member clubs; and please consider a donation to help us help you defend our rights. Best Regards, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · 454 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663, United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.